Some dangerous dialysis medications have prompted lawsuits by many patients, with claims that the drugs were responsible for serious health concerns, including fatal heart failure. Specifically, Fresnius Medical Care’s Granuflo and Naturalyte are responsible for serious adverse effects and have been recalled by the FDA as a r[...]
Date: November 6, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedThough dextropropxyphene and the medications that contain it have been around for decades, the FDA instituted a Darvocet recall in November, 2012. Until 2009, the agency had considered the medication to be safe for general use, but after reviewing compiled statistics provided by medical examiners around the country, this opin[...]
Date: November 5, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedChild injury lawyer Terry Bryant knows that any harm to an infant or young person can cause devastating trauma to a family. Even more so if the injury could have been prevented and was inflicted through the negligence of others. Dangers to babies and juveniles seem to lurk around every corner, and parents do their best to prote[...]
Date: September 26, 2013 / Medical Malpractice / UncategorizedPeople have reported some side effects of stopping Lipitor, but researchers have also reported several major complications linked to long term usage of the medication. Atorvastatin is the active substance in this drug and is similar to other statin class medications. Like other statins, it is effective at reducing cholesterol a[...]
Date: September 13, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedSome of the Byetta side effects that have been documented have had dire consequences. For this reason, users (current and former) and their families have been filing lawsuits in order to receive fair compensation for their suffering. Byetta is a subcutaneous injection, usually administered twice daily to help regulate blood sug[...]
Date: September 6, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedToday, post menopausal women are experiencing an increase in Type 2 Diabetes due to Lipitor side effects. These drugs were introduced to lower cholesterol and try to prevent stroke and heart attacks in patients. While the benefits are great, it is also important to understand the possible risks associated with this drug. [...]
Date: September 4, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedWhat Is Mirena? Does It Have Any Side Effects or Risks? Many forms of birth control are safe to use, but what is risky about Mirena is the hormone used in this IUD. Progestogen is mostly safe for women who are not pregnant, but it can cause serious adverse effects in women who become pregnant while using it. Like most other horm[...]
Date: August 26, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedImmediate medical attention is key to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome treatmentt. The illness is most often caused by an allergic reaction to a medication and can be deadly at worst, excruciatingly painful at best. The illness has been linked to various over-the-counter and prescription drugs such as anti-gout medications, penicill[...]
Date: August 15, 2013 / Product Liability / UncategorizedPeople who suffer from stevens-Johnson Syndrome are often the victims of medical negligence, even though SJS causes are only somewhat understood. This condition can be fatal and usually leaves the patient with permanent complications, including blindness or widespread scarring. The underlying cause is an immune system disorder,[...]
Date: August 14, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedSwimming pool accident prevention is of paramount importance when considering the numerous dangers in and around these residential and public water features. The consequences can be serious and potentially fatal when not utilized and supervised with the utmost safety measures in place. According to the Centers for Disease Contr[...]
Date: August 13, 2013 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized
